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Animal Airwaves episodes
- Beware unscrupulous dog breedersThe past year has been tough on all of us, including vulnerable people and pets alike. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people adopted pets for companionship. That led to a...1 min
- Caring for canine warriorsThe defense spending bill passed by Congress in early 2021 doesn’t just focus on our military men and women—it aims to help canine warriors, too. One of its provisions deals...1 min
- Community Support Helps Florida Animal Shelters Reach Lifesaving RecordA new study by the University of Florida revealed that the state’s animal shelters reached a new lifesaving record in 2020. Collectively, the state’s shelters saved nearly 9 out of...47 min
- Can we save the sharks?Fossils indicate that sharks have existed for over 400 million years. But with humans killing nearly 100 million each year, who knows how long they’ll be around. Since 1970, shark...1 min
- The threats pigmentary uveitis poses for golden retrieversPigmentary uveitis [you-vee-EYE-tuss] is an important cause of impaired vision, discomfort and blindness in golden retrievers that are middle-aged or older. But early detection and treatment can slow the disease....1 min
- Keep cats and dogs away from mushroomsWith spring comes warm wet weather—perfect for growing mushrooms. And that can mean trouble for our furry friends. Lots of mushrooms are poisonous, and toxic reactions can run the gamut....1 min
- Florida manatees in perilThe year 2021 is already devastating for Florida manatees. By March 19, at least 539 of the animals had died. That compares to 637 manatee deaths in all of 2020...1 min
- Laser therapy used to speed equine healingLaser therapy is just one of the ways to treat horses with musculoskeletal conditions, such as arthritis, back pain, soft tissue injuries and wounds. Specifically, regenerative laser therapy—or RLT—employs light...1 min
- Protecting the Florida Manatee: Why it Takes a VillageFlorida’s beloved state marine mammal, the manatee, is facing difficult times in parts of the state. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is presently investigating a high level of...50 min
- How sound waves help horses healExtracorporeal [extra-core-POOR-ee-ul] shockwave therapy is used in horses to help heal wounds as well as tendon, ligament and some bony injuries. Let’s break that down. ‘Extracorporeal’ means ‘outside the body’...1 min
About Animal Airwaves
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Animal Airwaves is a daily radio series that features one-minute segments relating to animal health. Each module focuses on a different topic of interest to the owners of all types of animals, ranging…
from consumer tips offering insights into animal behavior to veterinary patient care breakthroughs and trends. A production of the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF Health Communications and 89.1 WUFT-FM in Gainesville, Animal Airwaves airs three times each day on 89.1 WUFT-FM and 90.1 WJUF-FM in North Central and Mid Florida.